8th Grade

1. Read 2 short stories:

"What's the worst that could happen?" by Bruce Coville

"Kate the Great" by Meg Cabot

2. Each story is accompanied by a Google form which will be used as part of your ELA grade. 

*Optional Challenge Activity-If you like reading short stories, read the entire collection,13" by James Howe. 

**You can check out this book for free at your local library or buy it from the above Amazon link. 

1. Watch a video on podcasts. "What is a podcast" by Buzzsprout Don't know what a podcast is? Watch a video about what it is and where you can listen to the podcast.

2. Character and Plot Summary to Season 2 “The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel”

Refresh your memory by reviewing what Season 1 was about before you start Season 2

3. Listen to season 3-Episodes 1-10. “The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel”

It all comes down to Season Three – the planet, existence, even reality. What has been behind Oliver Pruitt’s grand, ludicrous plan to train kids to settle on the planet Mars – sometimes against their will? Is Mars Patel really Pruitt’s son? The journey back to planet Earth is only the beginning. Once Mars and his friends arrive, they’ll find what they’ve always wished for.

• Transcript to Season 3-Episodes 1-10. “The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel”

Available to read or follow along as you listen 

OR

• Listen to the Natureverse Series Vol. 2-Episodes 1-10. “Cupid and The Reaper”

Cupid and the Reaper, the next chapter in the “Natureverse” saga, tells the origin story of middle-schoolers Marcus Aronson and Mondo Ramirez, aka Cupid and the Grim Reaper. Can these two mismatched heroes overcome their differences and learn to harness the powers of life, death, and love? 

• Transcript to Vol. 2 of The Natureverse Series-Episodes 1-10. “Cupid and The Reaper"

Available to read or follow along as you listen 

1. Complete 

• Mars Patel Season 3 Google Form 

or 

• "Cupid and The Reaper" Google Form

2. Choose 1 short story Google Form:

• "What's the Worst That Could Happen?" Google Form

• "Kate the Great" Google Form

*Optional Challenge Activity-Watch the video on Peer Pressure (The Christmas Story)and then write an personal open response answering how you have dealt with peer pressure.